Chotte: 2 definitions

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Chotte means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chotte [ಚೊಟ್ಟೆ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Ziziphus rugosa Lam. from the Rhamnaceae (Ber) family having the following synonyms: Zizyphus rugosa, Ziziphus glabra. For the possible medicinal usage of chotte, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Chotte in India is the name of a plant defined with Cordia dichotoma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gerascanthus dichotomus (G. Forst.) Borhidi (among others).

2) Chotte is also identified with Cordia myxa It has the synonym Gerascanthus myxus (L.) Borhidi (etc.).

3) Chotte is also identified with Cordia obliqua It has the synonym Montjolya obliqua (Ruiz & Pav.) Friesen (etc.).

4) Chotte is also identified with Ziziphus rugosa It has the synonym Ziziphus glabra Roxb. (etc.).

5) Chotte is also identified with Ziziphus xylopyrus It has the synonym Zizyphus caracutta Roxb. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Florae Fluminensis (1829)
· The Vegetable Kingdom (1846)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· Observationes Botanicae (Retzius) (1781)
· Flora de Filipinas, ed. 2 (1845)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1824)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chotte, for example extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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